AEROPRAKT-32 Pilot Operating Handbook
A32-060-POH
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15. Ignition
– TEST at 4000 RPM holding brakes.
16. Oil pressure
– check 2.0-5.0 bar (29-73 psi) at above 3500 RPM.
4.4 Taxiing
1. Throttle
– IDLE.
2. Taxiway
– CHECK CLEAR.
3. Coolant and oil temperature
– CHECK.
4. Parking brake
– OFF.
5. Throttle
– SET REQUIRED TAXI SPEED.
6. Yoke/Stick
– elevator NEUTRAL, ailerons AGAINST crosswind.
7. Brakes
– use as required, set throttle to IDLE when stopping.
8. To stop immediately
– IGNITION OFF and ENGAGE BRAKES.
4.5 Before takeoff
1. Hold position
– LINE UP AND WAIT.
2. Brakes
– ENGAGE.
3. Coolant temperature
– CHECK minimum 140°F (60°C).
4. Oil temperature
– CHECK minimum 120°F (50°C).
5. Fuel level
– CHECK.
6. Fuel valves
– CHECK.
7. Flaps
– EXTEND position 1.
4.6 Normal takeoff
1. Rudder pedals
– NEUTRAL.
2. Brakes
– RELEASE.
3. Throttle
– gradually FULL POWER.
4. Yoke/Stick
– elevator NEUTRAL, ailerons AGAINST CROSSWIND.
5. Rudder pedals
– maintain takeoff direction.
6. Yoke/Stick
– PULL gently to lift the nose wheel at 40 km/h.
7. After take-off accelerate to at least 80 km/h (50 mph, 43 kts) and start to climb.
4.7 Short/soft field takeoff
1. Flaps
– EXTEND FULLY.
2. Hold position
– OCCUPY.
3. Takeoff distance
– CHECK if sufficient.
4. Rudder pedals
– NEUTRAL.
5. Throttle
– gradually FULL POWER.
6. Brakes
– RELEASE.
7. Yoke/Stick
– elevator NEUTRAL, ailerons AGAINST CROSSWIND.
